The First Movie(2009)
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The First Movie Synopsis
Filmmaker Mark Cousins, who was brought up in a Northern Irish war zone, travels to Goptapa, a Kurdish-Iraqi village of just seven hundred people on a tributary of the Tigris river, and tries to make a dream film about a place that is normally only portrayed in current affairs programmes. He gives the kids cameras, and they make their own little movies about war, love, a fish that goes to a magical place, and a chicken who debates justice.
The First Movie (2009) is a documentary film directed by Mark Cousins, released on December 14, 2009 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Mark Cousins and Gharib Ahmad Rauf. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Cousins
- Writers:
- Mark Cousins
- Producers:
- Trish Dolman, Gill Parry
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Cousins
- Production:
- CONNECTfilm, Screen Siren Pictures, Scottish Screen
- Status:
- Released
The First Movie (2009) Trailer
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The First Movie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Mark Cousins, written by Mark Cousins, produced by Trish Dolman and Gill Parry.
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The First Movie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The First Movie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Movie online?
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Who stars in The First Movie?
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The main cast of The First Movie (2009) includes Mark Cousins and Gharib Ahmad Rauf. The film was directed by Mark Cousins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Movie released?
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The First Movie was released on December 14, 2009 and runs for 56m.
Is The First Movie worth watching?
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The First Movie (2009) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Movie?
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Yes. The official The First Movie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.